App Subscriptions Continue Billing After App Deletion With No Automatic Cancellation
Mobile apps continue charging subscription fees after users delete the app, because billing is tied to the app store account rather than the install. Users who assume deletion cancels billing are surprised by continued charges. No link exists between uninstall events and subscription state in the default app store experience.
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